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New and Improved Android Widget

Spotify is bringing a new update to the home screen widget on Android devices. This update will help you get more out of it than before. The new widget will make it simpler and faster to access your favourite content on Spotify. So what is changing?H...

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[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues

Please read below for troubleshooting Spotify on your Android device. This guide contains fixes for most common issues as well as detail on how to create a new topic if you still are having problems. First thing to do before trying anything else is r...

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  • Daniel
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Solved!! The version of Spotify I have has completely different features than another free user.

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceAndroid PhonesMy Question or IssueMy dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without issue, and probably doesn't even know that shuffle's an option. We both h...

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Superuser Contribution Smart shuffle is not returning to original order after turning it off.

In the past I would start listening to my playlist my pressing the shuffle icon on the top of the playlist, and if a song came on as part of an album that I wanted to hear through, I would turn off shuffle and it would stick to my sort order of "arti...

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  • In the past I would start listening to my playlist my pressing the shuffle icon on the top of the playlist, and if a song came on as part of an album that I wanted to hear through, I would turn off s...
  • Dian
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Public Playlists are not showing in Public Playlists list

I have manually set a playlist to Public, refreshed my Spotiy session, and the playlist does not show up in my Public Playlists list. Plan: PremiumCountry: United State of AmericaDevice: Macbook Pro and Andriod

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  • I have manually set a playlist to Public, refreshed my Spotiy session, and the playlist does not show up in my Public Playlists list.    Plan: Premium Country: United State of A...
  • AdamDam
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Superuser Contribution Android TV - External Keyboards Not Working Since GUI Update

Plan: PremiumCountry: UKDevice: Sony XF90 Android TV My Question or Issue Hi Spotify Community, For the last 18 months I've been using the Spotify Android TV App on my Sony TV, in combination with an external wireless keyboard connected to the TV's U...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: Sony XF90 Android TV   My Question or Issue   Hi Spotify Community,   For the last 18 months I've been using the Spotify Android TV App on my ...
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Superuser Contribution How do I disable auto shuffle?

Hey,I'm using a Spotify Premium account on my android device. Every time I try to play an album on the app it automatically chooses to use shuffle.I know that I need to avoid clicking the big 'Shuffle Play' button and press on a specific song on the ...

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  • Hey, I'm using a Spotify Premium account on my android device.   Every time I try to play an album on the app it automatically chooses to use shuffle. I know that I need to avoid clicking th...
  • Pianoblook
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Superuser Contribution Podcast episodes list is always scrolled to the middle

I listen to the Joe Rogan Podcast, when I go to the podcast page to check for new podcasts the list is scrolled to somewhere in the middle. Right now it is stuck at #1911 and the newest is #2008 so I have to scroll 97 positions to see the newest, the...

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  • I listen to the Joe Rogan Podcast, when I go to the podcast page to check for new podcasts the list is scrolled to somewhere in the middle. Right now it is stuck at #1911 and the newest is #2008...
  • Lyubka
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Galaxy watch 5 flipped ui in hebrew

There is a small ui bug in the hebrew version. Where the media control arrows are flipped and also the scroll bar is in the middle of the screen, probably flipped too.

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  • There is a small ui bug in the hebrew version. Where the media control arrows are flipped and also the scroll bar is in the middle of the screen, probably flipped too.
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Superuser Contribution "You've discovered a Premium feature" shows on Premium

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice: Samsung s21 +Operating SystemAndroid 13My Question or IssueAny time i try to tap shuffle on a playlist, i get "You've discovered a Premium feature" pop up while on Premium. I've cleared the cache, the data and then uninsta...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device:  Samsung s21 + Operating System Android 13 My Question or Issue Any time i try to tap shuffle on a playlist, i get "You've discovered a Premium f...
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Superuser Contribution I can't find the three-dot button

I'm trying to block an artist, using my android app, but that three-dot button, which should be next to the follow button, is missing. (I've just installed the latest app update. it's still missing)

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  • I'm trying to block an artist, using my android app, but that three-dot button, which should be next to the follow button, is missing. (I've just installed the latest app update. it's still missing)
  • BellaOr
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Superuser Contribution Why does spotify get stuck in a paused state?

I use the Spotify app version 8.8.44.527 on a Google Pixel 6A with Bluetooth in my car, a 2016 Prius. Most often, it works beautifully, but sometimes it just stops. The controls do not indicate that it is paused. Pressing the pause button multiple ti...

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  • I use the Spotify app version 8.8.44.527 on a Google Pixel 6A with Bluetooth in my car, a 2016 Prius. Most often, it works beautifully, but sometimes it just stops. The controls do not indicate that ...
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Superuser Contribution Other apps keep interrupting Spotify?

Hey guys Premium user here. I've recently switched from iPhone to Android (Google pixel 3 to be exact) and I keep experiencing this issue where other apps constantly interrupt and pause my Spotify? For example, when I watch Snapchat videos it will pa...

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  • Hey guys   Premium user here.   I've recently switched from iPhone to Android (Google pixel 3 to be exact) and I keep experiencing this issue where other apps constantly interrupt and p...
  • Ju3lz
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Superuser Contribution Sleep time for all

The timer function was recently removed for alot of users and is something that makes using the app a necessity for alot of people. Some people may be able to use it but disabling it can and does cause issues for alot of people. If leaving the platfo...

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  • The timer function was recently removed for alot of users and is something that makes using the app a necessity for alot of people. Some people may be able to use it but disabling it can and does cau...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Sound too low on Android that increases when I pause

Hello,I'm writing because I've had a problem with Spotify on my Android phone (OnePlus 6) for several weeks now. The sound is abnormally low when I want to listen to music, I've seen that there are many topics with this problem. But on top of that I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, I'm writing because I've had a problem with Spotify on my Android phone (OnePlus 6) for several weeks now. The sound is abnormally low when I want to listen to music, I've seen that there are...
  • Csaba_
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Superuser Contribution First load is slow while using mobile data

PlanPremiumCountryLithuaniaDeviceXiaomi Redmit Note 8 ProOperating SystemMIUI Global 12.0.5 (Android version 10 QP1A. 190711.020) My Question or IssueWhen opening Spotify, the initial load is very slow (home page/search page takes around 30-60 second...

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  • Plan Premium Country Lithuania Device Xiaomi Redmit Note 8 Pro Operating System MIUI Global 12.0.5 (Android version 10 QP1A. 190711.020)   My Question or Issue When opening Spotify, th...
  • Joan
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Superuser Contribution Turn off shuffle for Audiobooks

Is there a way to turn off shuffle for audiobooks in the Free Version?

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  • Is there a way to turn off shuffle for audiobooks in the Free Version?
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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesn't work at all when I use my SD card

PlanSpotify PremiumCountryCanadaDeviceSamsung Galaxy A50Operating SystemAndroid 11Spotify Version8.7.44.968 My Question or IssueThis happened right after a phone update and spotify update. Spotify does not work at all with my SD card. All my playlist...

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  • Plan Spotify Premium Country Canada Device Samsung Galaxy A50 Operating System Android 11 Spotify Version 8.7.44.968   My Question or Issue This happened right after a phone update a...
  • PierreMaquea
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I see some lyrics any more?

Premium/NL/Android+Desktop Some lyrics have disappeared from Android and Desktop. For example, "I Go Hard, I go home" by "The Presets" is almost unintelligible without lyrics. I used to be able to get the lyrics on Spotify, now I can't. Yet they are ...

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  • Premium/NL/Android+Desktop   Some lyrics have disappeared from Android and Desktop.   For example, "I Go Hard, I go home" by "The Presets" is almost unintelligible without lyrics. I use...
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I preview suggested songs before putting them on my playlist?

When I tap "Add to this playlist" I'm not allowed to preview and listen to a clip of any of the suggested songs anymore. It only lets me listen to clips of my liked songs. Is this a premium feature now? I'm on android and I'm a free user.

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  • When I tap "Add to this playlist" I'm not allowed to preview and listen to a clip of any of the suggested songs anymore. It only lets me listen to clips of my liked songs. Is this a premium feature n...
  • DeluluCarrot
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Superuser Contribution Mobile app doesn't recognize me as a subscribr...laptop is fine

Mobile just changed??? Reinstalled app still doesn't recognize me and no access to my playlists...advises me to make my first playlist

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  • Mobile just changed??? Reinstalled app still doesn't recognize me and no access to my playlists...advises me to make my first playlist
  • Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Android Auto: Albums not showing up

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePixel 6 / Hyundai i20Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueHi,I am new to use Spotify in my Car with Android Auto, but I have one issue with the App. When browsing my library I can select and filter all my arti...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Pixel 6 / Hyundai i20 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Hi, I am new to use Spotify in my Car with Android Auto, but I have one is...
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